More on the home front

[westernind]

We went to see the five bedroom Victorian house, and... no. Just no. I can overlook the trivial stuff like complete re-carpeting, but none of the doors fitted, which boded ill. The clincher was that they'd taken out the chimney breasts in the upstairs rooms, which would be a horror to put back. I don't mind the hard work bringing an old neglected house up to scratch (although S would take quite some persuading) but spending money on fixing vandalism is another matter.

On the other hand, we've put in a cheeky offer for a four bed Edwardian terrace which is in really nice nick.We shall see.

Comments

[greatbigshowoff.livejournal.com]

Fingers crossed for the Edwardian house. Glad you didn't choose an unsuitable victorian one.

[dreamfire.livejournal.com]

Cottage full to overflowing?
Incidentally are you around evening of 18th morning of 19th December? Aiming to pass through Liverpool St and Ilford at beginning of my temporary return to the UK.

[westernind.livejournal.com]

Yes, we're around, and you're welcome to stay if you want/need.

[nyarbaggytep.livejournal.com]

*fingers crossed*

[velvet-the-cat.livejournal.com]

Ahh, I was wondering how it went. Vandalism sounds like a mighty fine alarm bell to heed.

Happy hunting! :o)